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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 638.85 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 638.85 and 220.64 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 638.85 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/638.85 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 638.85 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 140,957.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,957.09/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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